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Belt Driven

Centering Drive Actuator
April 25th, 2016 by macrondynamics.

A modified MacBuilt, Macron 14 actuator with two carts features a dual action centering drive based upon attachments to belt locations on either sides of the actuator.

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PSC 2 Axis Gantry Robot with Screw Table Z Axis
April 22nd, 2016 by macrondynamics.

A low cost dispensing gantry with stepper motors was made from four Macron PSC belt drive actuators and a commercial screw actuator.

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Makers Week 2015 – Belt Driven Actuator Used in Unique Balloon Scale
June 17th, 2015 by macrondynamics.

Macron's MSA-PSC belt driven actuator was recently used for a unique application at the boardwalk - a balloon scale. See how it works.

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Linear Robotics Automate 2015
April 22nd, 2015 by macrondynamics.

We showcased a few different applications for the Linear Robotics Automate 2015 including a Mac-in-a-Box, T-Bot, High Speed H-Bot Gantry, and more.

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Automated Assembly Driven By Macron Belt Driven Components
June 17th, 2014 by macrondynamics.

Macron's MSA-M6S belt driven actuator provides the shuttle motion for a commercial product's automated assembly machine.

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TBG 25 Long Stroke T-Bot Gantry
April 25th, 2014 by macrondynamics.

Macron Dynamics pilot T-Bot robotic pick and place system demonstrates the long stroke lengths possible with a single belt robot.

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Museum of Mathematics Entrance | 256 Belt Driven Actuators & Independent Axes
March 20th, 2014 by macrondynamics.

Macron Dynamics recently worked with USA to build a dynamic wall entryway for the Museum of Mathematics in NYC.

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Macron H-Bot Robot | ATX East Trade Show
August 22nd, 2013 by macrondynamics.

Our high speed, high performance X/Y H-Bot linear robot is constructed of a simple design, a single belt driving both axes.

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Robotic Lifting Partner System – with Weights | NC State Engineering Project
June 10th, 2013 by macrondynamics.

Students at NC State recently engineered a system to assist weight lifters. The lifting partner was programmed to initiate new exercise sets and wait for a struggle during the tracking portion, to prevent athletes dropping heavy weights on themselves.

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Robotic Lifting Partner System | NC State Engineering Project
June 10th, 2013 by macrondynamics.

Students at NC State recently engineered a system to assist weight lifters. The lifting partner was programmed to initiate new exercise sets and wait for a struggle during the tracking portion, to prevent athletes dropping heavy weights on themselves.

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Macron Inline Planetary Gearbox | Simplified Mounting, Precision Performance
June 10th, 2013 by macrondynamics.

Macron's hollow input / output planetary gear reducers are designed to seamlessly fit your linear robot with minimal maintenance, while providing precise shaft alignment to extend the life of your Macron system.

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Custom Storage Retrieval System
February 4th, 2013 by macrondynamics.

Macron 14 belt drive actuators provided the precision necessary for high duty cycle pick and place common in this high density storage system.

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High Speed XY Motion Table
February 4th, 2013 by macrondynamics.

The Macron 6 and Mini 628 are belt driven actuators which can be combined to make virtually any size table top 2 axis positioning tables.

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Robotic Transfer Unit 7th axis system
April 25th, 2012 by macrondynamics.

This belt driven robot transfer unit demonstrates the Macron Belt Drive Rail actuator's ability to hold a repeatability tolerance of +/- .001" while moving a 2800 Lb. (1270Kg) robot over a distance of near 30'.

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